Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see a purpose to creating a frenzy or lighting a fire in those who would intended all along to purchase the piece. By limiting the edition to 4,000, there will be dedicated HL's enthusiasts who are not going to get one for their collection. I think the idea should be to create a frenzy of new collectors. An edition size of 5,000 would have been more fair to those of us who have already spent thousands of dollars in their collections. In less than 17 months, I have purchased over 80 limited editions and now I may not have the opportunity to purchase a fresnel lens. I must tell you, it doesn't leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling. I think that the purpose of the fresnel lens should be to enable a collector to have a very special addition to his collection rather than have a person buy one and try to sell it for double or triple his money. These should be treasures not investments. I know that's going to rock some boats.

Joanne


[This message has been edited by Joanne (edited 07-11-2000).]